Police investigate shooting death of William Rivera of Worcester

WORCESTER – Police continue to investigate the death of a Worcester man who was shot through the front door of an apartment building.

The victim in Thursday morning’s shooting was identified as 32-year-old William Rivera.

Police say Rivera and a 31-year-old woman were struck when someone fired several shots from the outside into the three-story apartment building shortly after trying to gain entry. The woman underwent surgery and police say her injuries are not life threatening.

The woman’s children ages 15, 12, 10 and 6, who were inside the apartment, were not hurt.

The Telegram & Gazette of Worcester reported that Rivera had prior convictions for cocaine and marijuana possession.